Despite employers investing heavily in employee benefits, 44% of employers admit that their staff are not fully aware of the benefits* they offer or don’t fully understand them, according to research from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk protection sector. Research amongst employees corresponds with this viewpoint: only 40% of staff think that […]

A study of 2,000 adults found they might have good reason for doing so as more often than not – six times out of 10 – this method has proved successful. Many of those polled have used their gut to decide things such as what gifts to buy for loved ones (25 per cent), where […]

The PA Life Summit is designed for senior PAs who want to discover innovative ways to respond to the daily challenges of their professional lives – and we have a great line up of seminars  from industry experts ready to help take your career to the next level. Here is one of the three seminar sessions that you […]

Over 60 PAs and EAs got together last week for the first physical PA Life Meet Up since before the pandemic. The event, which was bought together through a partnership between PA Life and Lime Venue Portfolio, saw the close network of senior PAs convene at Penethorne’s Bar and venue at Somerset House. While the […]

We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life readers on Friday February 4th 2022, in partnership with bespoke gifting specialists The Midas I and Charlie Allen Bespoke Tailors. Introducing the Architecture of Gifting from The Midas I, a bespoke gifting practice comprising of trained Architects, Interior Designers Artists and executive consultants. […]

By Premier Inn We’ve always been committed to making sure your stay is an enjoyable one. And now more than ever, it’s our priority to ensure your stay is also as safe as possible. So, whether that’s through our strict Premier Inn CleanProtect cleanliness standards, ensuring reception is manned 24 hours a day 7 days […]

With the recent news that Boris Johnson has dropped the work from home guidance with immediate effect, offices across the UK are now back open for business. But many workers may find it daunting to be back in a different territory after a long time remote working, with searches for ‘can I refuse to go […]

If business travel is back on your agenda, the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted transportation partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from private hire and chauffeurs to private jets and rail – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your Search Now Not part of […]

Brits have revealed the top pick-me-ups they rely on over the winter months, including putting on fresh bed sheets, eating the last bit of chocolate in the cupboard and dancing in the kitchen. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed the top 40 ways to raise a smile, with simple pleasures topping the list. A third […]

You can now sign up to the PA Life Club for just £35 – so why not join now and get a little more exclusivity in your life? The PA Life Club package gives you access to our private members page and includes: Exclusive £99 online learning packages (worth £225) with over 100 unlimited courses to […]

PA Life Courses has everything you need to get ahead for 2022, with 100+ modules that cover all areas of Administration, Business, Technology, HR, Health & Safety, Personal Development and Teams & Management. Signing up to a VIP membership with the PA Life Club will reduce the cost of the course bundle to just £99! Courses include […]

Real estate is the industry which scored the lowest– followed by management, consulting and automotive. At the other end of the scale, education was deemed the happiest sector – with workers scoring high on having a clear sense of purpose. This was followed closely workers in aerospace and defence, and government and public administration which […]

Withholding contractual sick pay for unvaccinated staff has significant risks that employers should consider before enforcing the policy. That’s according to employee relations experts, AdviserPlus, after several employers including Ikea and Morrisons cut sick pay for unvaccinated employees after a rise in staff absences over the winter period. Analysis by the Trades Union Congress found that […]

Norwich, the home of Alan Partridge, who famously puts his personal assistant Lynn through hell, has been revealed as the bad boss capital of the UK, in a nationwide poll. The study revealed that a staggering 42 percent of Norwich workers have worked for a boss from hell, compared to a national average of 29 […]

Despite the change in government guidance, many businesses are looking to continue working from home to avoid spending money on expensive office spaces. A new report shows that businesses with fewer than 50 employees are saving nearly £4,000 a month in rent and running costs when employees work from home. A survey of 1,000 small […]

With the Omicron variant appearing to have peaked in the UK according to the ONS, research from Infogrid has revealed that nearly a third of working Brits (32%) want to return to their offices in January because they feel it would improve their mental health, which has been impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The top […]

We sat down with Kerry Wright, Head of Group Sales at Lime Venue Portfolio, to discover how the company’s Meetings for Change initiative can help take away your eco-anxieties… Tell us about Lime Venue Portfolio and why you’ve undertaken the Meetings for Change initiative. Lime Venue Portfolio is the UK’s largest collection of diverse venues, […]

If Team Building activities are back on your agenda, the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from indoor and outdoor sports to bushcraft adventures and comedy nights – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your Search Now Not part […]